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An Yujin
ArtistStarship Entertainment

An Yujin

An Yujin (안유진; born September 1, 2003, Cheongju, South Korea) has been one of the most visible presences in Korean pop since she was fifteen. She finished fifth on Mnet's Produce 48 (2018) with 280,487 votes, debuting as lead vocalist and lead dancer of the Korea-Japan project group IZ*ONE , a formative experience that gave her a major-group platform before most of her classmates had planned their university applications. When IZ*ONE disbanded in April 2021, Starship Entertainment built IVE's December 2021 debut around her and Jang Wonyoung, with Yujin stepping in as the group's leader. The debut single "Eleven" went platinum in South Korea within weeks; "Love Dive" and "After LIKE" confirmed IVE as one of the country's most commercially consistent new acts. On stage, Yujin functions as IVE's anchor, handling main vocals and dance with equal fluency. Off stage, her warm and unfiltered personality made her one of Korean television's most sought-after variety presences, with regular hosting and MC appearances across major programs that extended her audience well beyond IVE's fanbase. On REVIVE+ (2026), IVE's second full album, her solo track "Force" marks a formal step toward her individual artistic identity within the group's collective framework.
IVE
Leader, Main Vocalist, Main Dancer of IVE
6 articles6 creditsDebut: December 1, 2021South Korean

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Discography

2026
REVIVE+Album
Leader, Main VocalistIVE
2026
Force (Solo)Single
IVE
2025
IVE EMPATHYEP
IVE
2024
IVE SWITCHEP
IVE
2023
I've IVEAlbum
IVE

Filmography

2018
Produce 48Variety Show

Fans Also Ask

What is An Yujin's role in IVE?
An Yujin is the leader, main vocalist, and main dancer of IVE under Starship Entertainment. She debuted with the group on December 1, 2021 with the single album Eleven, leading a six-member lineup. Widely regarded as one of K-pop's most capable leaders, she is known for her stage command, genuine care for her members, and ability to anchor the group across performance and press.
Was An Yujin in IZ*ONE before IVE?
Yes. An Yujin competed on Produce 48 in 2018, finishing fifth, and debuted as a member of the Korean-Japanese project group IZ*ONE in October 2018 with the EP Color*Iz. She promoted with IZ*ONE until its disbandment in April 2021. During that period she also became the youngest-ever competitor on King of Mask Singer, aged 15 years and 99 days.
What brand ambassadorships has An Yujin held?
An Yujin has secured more than nine personal brand contracts. She became a global Fendi ambassador in 2023 and was named Korean brand ambassador for Lacoste in April 2025, representing the brand at its Fall/Winter show at Roland Garros in Paris. She has also fronted campaigns for Labo H (Amorepacific), cementing her place as one of K-pop's top fashion faces.
What solo activities has An Yujin done?
Within IVE, An Yujin released Force as a solo track on the group's REVIVE+ album in 2026. She hosted the music program Inkigayo from March 2021 to March 2022, appeared as a panelist on Steel Troops season two in 2022, and has been a fixture at major award shows as both performer and host. She is one of K-pop's most versatile variety and MC presences.
Where is An Yujin from?
An Yujin was born on September 1, 2003 in Cheongju, South Korea. She enrolled at the School of Performing Arts Seoul before dropping out to focus on her IZ*ONE promotions, choosing to complete her education through homeschooling. Off-stage she is known for her competitive drive and quick humor.

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